Beyond biophobia: positive appraisal of bats among German residents during the COVID-19 pandemic - with consequences for conservation intentions

Bats are often considered to be objects of biophobia, i.e., the tendency to respond with a negative emotion, such as fear or disgust, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, existing studies have rarely compared both positive and negative emotions towards bats, leading to a potential negat...

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Main Authors: Straka, TM, Coleman, JL, Macdonald, EA, Rogge, S, Kingston, T, Jacobs, MH
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024